H&M, Levi’s, Puma among early backers of next-gen clothing materials

The future of clothing depends upon new materials. Innovators and brands are working on these potential replacements. Read More

UPS taps finance exec to lead sustainability strategy

Scott Childress was deeply involved in developing the $91 billion logistics company's ESG accounting and disclosure processes. Read More

Here’s what the black plastic spatula scare means for business

Consumers are sending black plastic kitchen tools to landfills after a report found toxic e-waste in them. Here's what businesses need to know. Read More

This Aussie startup backed by Lululemon has grand plans for the plastics used in fashion

Samsara Eco says it's the first to infinitely recycle nylon 6 using enzymes, a move toward its ambition to erase the need for virgin fossil fuels in plastics and fashion. Read More

We already have global solutions for sustainable packaging. We just need to use them. 

Companies can share standards, solutions and legislative approaches to harmonize sustainable packaging efforts. Read More

Shipping borrows from aviation with new tool for counting emissions reductions

Katalist, a registry launched in November, manages environmental attribute certificates that can be used to reduce emissions from cargo ships. Read More

Take a factory tour of the $350 million fast-fashion brand making surprising sustainability gains

Reformation's executives call themselves a walking contradiction by combining rapid creations with an industry-leading phaseout of virgin synthetics. Read More

How one of the world’s oldest technologies is helping decarbonize maritime shipping

Use of wind power on cargo ships through sails is growing exponentially as governments and trade organizations push for increasingly tough emissions targets Read More

Sustainability plummets as priority in 2025 for fashion brands

Climate issues are near the bottom of the list of apparel execs' concerns for the year ahead, according to McKinsey's 2025 State of Fashion report. Here's how sustainability teams can push ahead. Read More

This polyester T-shirt can be recycled forever if French startup Carbios has its way

Puma, On, Patagonia, PVH Corp and Salomon all teamed up with Carbios. The result was what they call the world's first 'biorecycled' T-shirt. Now can it be scaled? Read More